Flower holder



y 9, 1940- F. M. ANGLIM 2,206,933

FLOWER HOLDER Filed Oct: 8, 1958 Patented July 9, 1940' UNITED STATES,

v mean FLOWER HOLDER Francis Morgan Anglim, New Rochelle, N. Y. Application October s, 1938 Serial No.- 233,929 j 12 Claims.

This invention relates primarily to the art of flower holders, but is generally directed to provide retaining and supporting means for articles of adornment designed for attachment to the person, clothing .or head-wear- I v Among such articles of adornment are mediumsized bouquets, known as col-sage bouquets or corsages and one of the objects of my invention is the providing of simple, adequate and efficient means for facilitating the positioning, poising and holding of such corsages in accordance with their size, shape and structure. H

An object of my invention, in its preferred embodiment, is to provide a device having holding means adaptable to various sizes of bouquets and which, at the same time, augments the holding effort in proportion with such size.

A further object of my invention is the provision of broad engaging or stifiening means which are designed to extend the holding effort beyond the holder proper, so as to avoid such undue size or length of the holder body itself as would interiere with its preferred placement on the corsage.

A still further object of my invention is to utilize spring fastening means for insuring the firm attachment of the'holder to the clothing and to accomplish this in such manner that the spring mechanism does not interfere with the proper adjustment of the corsagein the holder body.

The invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations and arrangement of parts as will appear as the specification proceeds. I

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure l is a perspective view of a preferred form of flower holder accordingto my invention.

Figure 2 is a. central sectional view substan tially on the line 2-4. of Figure 1 and illustrates diagrammatically the position of the corsage stalk and spring system when the holder is in use.

Figure 3 illustrates a section substantially similar to section on line 22 of Figure 1 but showing a modification of the spring system.

Figure lis a view showing a rnodification of the spring system togetherwith means auxiliary thereto for securing the holder to the person.

Figure 5 illustrates still further auxiliary means for securing the holder to the person. I

Figure 6 is a perspective view" illustrating a method for economically forming and shaping a holder body according to my invention. 7

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, sheet metal making up a body member in is crimped to form rims or ridges l I and 52 which border and effectively extend a central arcuate region or recess l3 and has afiixed to one end region a U-shaped pivot post M with arbor l5, and at the other end region a pin stem catch I6. Mounted upon, so

as to turn freely about, arbor l5 are helical turns H comprising part of a pivoted or hinged, fully resilient and retractable spring system .which' terminates at one end in a tapered pin member or stem i8 and at the otherend in a combined pressure and stop stem I9, which latter is slightly curved downward over a portion near its end to allowan approximately normal bearing surface on a stalk, as more advantageously shown in Fig. 2. In the ridges H and. I2 are slots 26 andZI, respectively, slot 29- providing, withinlimits for the free downward movement of the pressure stem I 9,-while slot 2| provides for sufficient down- Ward movement of the pin stem I8 as to facilitate its releasablesecurement in the catch 16.

Transversely afiixed at the'extreme inner surface region of the recess l3, soldering or brazing, is an engaging or bracing member or prong arm :22, preferably of spring wire, which projects outwardly at both open ends of such recess and which is bent at right angles to. itself at both of itsend regions to form nibs or prongs 22 and 22*,whi ch latter may advantageously extend to a distance preferably not exceedirlig that of one-half of the depth of the recess In the use of the device illustrated in Figs. 1 and. 2, the pin stem l8 with pressure stem 19, the latter as an integral part of the spring system, is retracted or drawn back about the pivot post I l, as indicated by the dotted lines of Fig.2, upon whichv a main or minor stalk or stem elements of a corsage is forced within the recess l3 in such manner that the prongs 22 and 22 penetrate or otherwise engage such-stalk. Thereupon the pin stem [18 is directed toward the recessed region and in this position passed through the clothing or other support and its point region forcibly secured within the I catch I6. Under such conditions, the pointed end of the instem l8 and the curved end region of the pressure stem i9 have thrusting actions against the inner surface of the catch [6 andthe stalk 23, respectively, under which the bouquet is locked or otherwise secured to theholder. The final positions of the stalk, "pin and pressure stems are advantageously shown. in Fig. 2 which illustrates in sectional View a stalk '23Iunder the conditions of fastening pin closure, prong 22* being shown by dotted lines as penetrating suchstalk.

As apreli'minary to a full explanation of the novel features and advantages of my invention, in the form set forth in Figsf 1 and 2, it is desirable briefly to consider the nature and structure of corsages. A Corsage bouquetis usually comprised of a number of flowers, arranged in cascade and frequentlystaggered, in combination with foliage, and is normally designed forwear on the breast at theleft shoulder, or at the waist, in a generally upright or inverted position. In

preferably by means of making up a corsage it is a common practice, where the lengths of all the flower and foliage stems permit, to gather all such stems together similarly and bind them with thin wire, wound spirally and with broad pitch, to form a common or main stalk, which latter is finally overwrapped with silver or gilt foil. Wire is further used as an aid in banding in desired formation such individual flower groupings as may be required. These latter result in minor stalks, the wire being wound more or less loosely about the individual stem groupings and finally terminating on the common stalk or on other intermediate minor stalks, where a common stalk is not feasible. The wire thus employed is designed to confine the individual flowers, or local groupings of flowers, together with their foliage, in a more or less plaque form as well as to give a certain measure of rigidity to the bouquet as a whole. To finish off the bouquet and to lessen the obtrusiveness of the terminal stalk a bow of ribbon is commonly attached to the latter. Corsages are usually secured to theclothing by the use of relatively long, spherically-headed pins, supplied by the florist, one or more of which is customarily employed to fasten the common or main stalk to the garment while others, to provide additional attachment, likewise secure minor stalks or the foliage.

The means above described for securing a corsage to the person have not proved entirely satisfactory. Difficulties are found in manipulating and making fast to the clothing the long pins, while at the same time adjusting the corsage to the proper angle. These difficulties arise in part because of the presence of the banding wire. Various flower holders securable to the clothing by means of pin or clip attachments have been devised, which are designed for clasping the corsage about its main stalk. These have not come into extensive use, however, largely because the problem of meeting the variable conditions of attachment called for in balancing or poising the corsage, while adequately securing it, have not been solved by them. When worn in dancing, corsages are at times subjected to severe jolting and hence are particularly liable to displacement and damage. Of late, the desirability of providing adjustment and securing means of general applicability has come still more strongly to the fore because of changes in the style of clothing and of the newer fashion of wearing corsages on the unsleeved forearm. In making up corsages intended for arm Wear, one present practice involves the arrangement of the flower and foliage elements in end-to-end formation in such manner that the minor stalks, or grouped stems, lap at the center of length of a relatively narrow and elongated bouquet.

My experiments have shown that the proper balancing, and securement to the person, of many types of corsages is often best attained not by clasping these on or near the end of the main stalk, as usually predicated for flower holders, but rather at or near the forking point or even within the mass of the bouquet proper. This applies particularly when the corsage is worn inverted on the breast since otherwise the end of the bouquet which is distant from the main stalk tends to protrude beyond the body, with resulting unsightliness, unsteadiness and ready dislodgment. In the case of the newer and usually smaller corsages designed for arm wear, such are commonly secured to the arm by a ribbon encirclingboth arm and bouquet stalk but with a suitable holder may more adequately be secured, in the manner proposed above for larger corsages, by fastening such holder to an inconspicuous and narrow ribbon encircling the arm alone and positioned beneath the body of the corsage. The requirements thus outlined call for the employment of a holder in the use of which neither the size nor shape of such holder or any of its coacting parts will offer difficulties in attaching and securing it to the corsage as well as the clothing or other support.

I may now point out with particularity, in connection with the device illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, the novel features which I believe, taken singly or in combination, differentiate my invention from others of its class hitherto devised. As will be seen from these figures the prong arm 22, with prongs 22 and 22 is intended not only to extend the holding action of the device beyond the confines of its body proper through the securing action of such prongs, but in itself to add a measure of rigidity to the stalk, major or minor, to which it is directly applied. I am aware that prongs, nibs or spurs have been employed hitherto in connection with flower holders but, as far as I am now aware, these have not extended beyond the limits of the body proper. The mounting of such prongs or nibs upon the holder body in order to obtain an extended holding and stifiening action would require, in many cases, such width of the holder body itself as would oifer difficulties in attaching the holder at a region partially or wholly within the flower mass of the bouquet which, as pointed out above, may sometimes be desirable. On the other hand, with a holder constructed according to my invention the slender prong arm can readily engage regions of the bouquet which would be inaccessible otherwise. I do not intend to limit myself to equi distancing of such prongs with respect to the central line of the body ID, as in some cases it would be advantageous to have these differentially extended. Nor do I limit myself to a specific number of prongs or to prongs with pointed ends, as it is within the purview of my invention that such prongs may have chisel or wedge-shaped ends and may otherwise be serrated, scored, toothed or barbed so as to frictionally or otherwise engage with a stalk or the banding or sustaining wire attached thereto. Also I may, if I prefer, knurl or otherwise roughen the inner surface of the recess 13 to increase its holding effect.

The desirability of securing the holder to the bouquet and to the person without liability of unintentional detachment makes preferable the use of a pin fastening device of the strongly resilient spring type and this may advantageously be provided through the use of an integral helix, such as H, under which the ,wire entering into the spring, and which terminates in more or less elongated ends or stems, is subject to torsion. At the same time, to permit the proper and ready placing of the stalk with reference to the prongs it is desirable that the fastening pin stem l8 and pressure stem [9 not oifer interference and for this reason the full stem system is made retractable. Since normally the use of a helical coil spring in connection with a fastening pin would tend to extend the pin stem considerably beyond the body of the holder, away from the stalk recess, I overcome such an unfavorable feature by shaping the holder body to have the ridges H and I2 which serve the use double'purpose of permitting the carriage of the stalk nearer the person through the partial insetting or bilateral ararngement of the recess I 3, with respect to the median plane of the body member H3, and of making possible a greater range of pressure action of the stem l9, thereby allowing the accommodation of a range of sizes and thicknesses of stalks in the one holder. It will be understood that the maximum upward travel of the pressure stem l9 toward the pin stem 88 is not to be in excess of what is necessary to accommodate the folds or gathers of a garment. or other supporting means through which the pin stem is passed when the latter is secured in the catch l6. Referring now specifically to Fig. 2, it will be seen that under the conditions of attachment of the holder to the person, the bouquet is held between the holder body with its extended prong elements, and the pressure stem, and under such conditions not only is the corsage firmly secured against dislodgment but also against a tendency to side-swaying and other undesirable movement. Aside from aesthetic objections and those based upon lack of security, it will be apparent that such movements would tend to place an undue strain on a garment, with liability of its damage through tearing of the fabric.

Whether a main or a minor stalk is applied to the recess I3, itis to be understood that such stalks are not so tightly wire-bound as to be unyielding and therefore a certain amount of give is possible without such distortion as would be detrimental to the appearance of the bouquet. Among functions of the recess l3 are: 1, the

ridges I l and 12 act to restrict such side-spread of the stalk elements as would tend to interfere with proper closure of the pin stem; 2, by the provision of a recess of restricted width and of relatively considerable depth it is possible, by taking advantage of the yielding characteristics of the stalk, to force such stalk into narrow confines. As a result it becomes possible to employ a short holder having a correspondingly short pin stem which in turn permits the use of pin wire or" small gauge. It is pointed out above that pin or clip attachment means have variously been employed in connection with flower holders. Each of these have their advantages and disadvantages, but of the two I have found that the former is the more adaptable and dependable. The main disadvantage of pin fastening means is found where the holder design calls for a pin stem of considerable span or length Such entails the use of a larger gauge of spring wire than would be required for a shorter span and since the larger the gauge the larger the perforations made in the garment, the more apt are deli.- cate fabrics to be marred or torn.

, An important feature found in the device illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 is that the pressure exerted by the stem it, under the conditions of pin stem closure, progressively increases with the size or thickness of the stalk against which such stem acts and therefore, in general, increases in proportion to the size or weight of the corsage itself. Also, the greater such pressure, the greater the force acting at the point region of the pin stem E8 to retain it within the loop of the catch it. While I might employ other and additional safety-catch means in connection with the fastening pin system, such as one of thehingedcrotch type, it will be obvious that such safety catches offer difficulties in ready manipulation where it is desirable to snugly secure the bouquet to a garment or other support by means of a holder which is placed very close to or within the flower mass.

In some cases it is neither necessary or desirable to invoke all of the means entering into the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In the invention according to these figures, the pressure bar I9 is of particular value where the possessor of a holder must employ such in connection with bouquets of different sizes as received from the florist. In the cases where the florist supplying the bouquet furnishes the holder at the same time, a modified form of the device offers advantages of importance, particularly where the bouquet is such that it should be held by the main stalk. In Fig. 3 I illustrate such a modification, in which like numerals refer to like parts of Figs. 1 and 2. Referring to Fig. 3, which is a longitudinal and substantially central sectional view of a holder on such a line 2-2 as indicated in Fig. l, the sheet metal body member if) is crimped, as before, to form ridges II and i2 which border a central arcuate region within which a stalk 25 is fitted so as to engage with the extended prong system, one of such prongs, 22 being indicated as in Fig. 2. The body member is fitted with pivot post I l, arbor l5 and pin stem catch it as heretofore described. The pin stem It with integral helical coil I! is also as before described but instead of terminating at one end in a pressure stemsuch as I 9 in Figs. 1 and 2, is shortened so as to have a stop or lug end 24 which impinges not on the stalk, but on the holder body, within the slot region 20, in such manner that it does not enter within the stalk recess.

As shown in Fig. 3, the stalk 25, which replaces the stalk portion of the corsage designated as 23 in Fig. 2, is of such size or effectively made so, that it extends close to the pin stem l3. Since, as pointed out above, the stalk portion is of a nature as to give somewhat under pressure, it is possible for the florist to stock a holder having the maximum optimum size of recess and, where the bouquet supplied is small, to so pad the stalk portion at the region engaging with the recess to the required thickness or quasi-diameter by means of wrappings, such as are indicated by 2%, so that it will slightly more than fill the entire recess. When the pin stem I8 is then closed within the catch 16, after being passed through a garment or other support, the pin stem and clothing come into contact with the stalk, the pin stem resiliency combined with the give of the stalk serving adequately to secure the latter. I desire to make it clear that the sole difference in the holder itself as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 on the one hand, and in Fig. 3 on the other is that the stop stem contacts with the holder body itself in the latter case, in place of on a stalk portion as in the former. In both cases, as shown, the spring system is of a retractable type so, as to permit ready application of the bouquet to the holder.

With regard to the flower in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the pin stem 18 serves in part, either directly or indirectly, in locking or making fast the bouquet to the holder while at the same time it provides means for securing such holder to the clothing or other support. There are advantages to be gained by restricting a stem such as Hi to the one function of securing, or assisting in securing, the bouquet to the holder and providing other means for finally securing the holder to the clothing and in Fig. 4 I show a spring system with auxiliary pin stem which is holders illustrated adaptable to the holder bodies of Figs. 1, 2 and 3, with their extended prong arms, and which pro- 'vides such means. Referring to Fig. 4, a helical coil l1 comprises a part of a spring system wholly applicable to the body members In of Figs. 1, 2 and 3, which terminates at one end region in a pressure bar 19 and at the other end in a locking stem 21. This locking stem 21 carries at its central region, designated as 21*, and brazed, soldered or crimped thereto, a pin stem proper 28 which is fixed at right angles to stem 21 in such manner that when the spring is mounted on a holder body l and the locking stem 21 is secured in the catch 16, the pin stem 28 will lie transverse to the holder body, parallel thereto and in a vertical plane passed through the arm 22 and its prongs 22 and 22 In the use of a holder employing the spring system and pin stem shown in Fig. 4, the pin stem 28 which lies parallel to the bouquet stalk is passed through the clothing or other support and provides what might be said to be stick-pin means for securing the combined holder and bouquet.

In the use of the spring system illustrated in Fig. 4, restrictions on the gauge of the spring wire employed in the combination of helical coil, pressure stem and locking stem are not as rigid as is called for in the arrangements shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, since the wire entering directly into such a combination is not called upon to pierce the clothing. In consequence of this, such wire may be of any practicable gauge and need not be tapered at any region. The pin stem 28, which is intended to engage with the clothing or other means of holder support, may then be of such a gauge, and be so tapered, as to lessen the possibility of marring delicate fabrics. The use of such an attachment system as is shown in Fig. 4 offers exceptionally ready means for fastening to and detaching from the person the combined holder and bouquet, facilitates mounting such bouquet in any desired angular position and I have found that the possibility of fabric damage is lessened as a result of the more or less vertical positioning of the pin stem 28.

A further modification which ofiers advantages as, for example, in connection with bouquets designed for arm wear, is shown in a preferred form in Fig. 5. Referring to Fig. 5, a helical coil 11 comprises a part of a spring system which terminates at one end region in a stop-lug 24 and at the other in a locking stem 21 which, as also shown in Fig. 4, is untapered. A. sheet metal body 29 folded at 3B is crimped or otherwise firmly secured about the stem 21 at its center region, designated as 21 so as to form a clip or jaw 3| which is subject to elastic opening in order to receive a portion of a garment or other holder supporting means, the entrance of such being facilitated by unequally extending the ends of the body 29, away from the stem 21, and slightly upturning one end, 32, of such body. As in the case of pin stem 28 of Fig. 4, the clip member 29 is secured at right angles to stem 21 in such manner that when the latter is secured in the catch 16, clip 29 will lie transverse to the holder body and parallel thereto. In employing a holder embodying such a spring system arrangement as is shown in Fig. in connection with arm bouquets, after insertion of the corsage in the holder and final securement thereto by means of closure of locking stem 21, the clip is attached to an armlet or ribbon by means of the jaw 3|.

It will be noted that I have described the stickpin spring system of Fig. 4 as employed in combination with a pressure stem I9 such as is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 and that I have described the clip spring system of Fig. 5 as in combination with a stop lug 24 such as is illustrated in connection with Fig. 3. It is to be understood, however, that the use of the pin stem 28 or clip 29 is not intended to be restricted in any way, that is, the several spring arrangements with their added clothing attachment means may be employed interchangeably with respect to the devices shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3.

With reference to a holder body such as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is entirely feasible to so blank, cut and shape sheet stock as to simplify and render relatively inexpensive the construction of such a holder, where quantities are to be produced, and in Fig. 6 I indicate the general operations which might be followed. Referring to Fig. 6, a sheet metal strip 34 of the proper width is subjected to a sequence of, or practically simultaneous, cutting and forming operations as follows: cuts are made on all dotted lines shown, as at 35 and 35 31, 38, 39, and 40 41 M 41 and 41 With these operations, holes 36 and 36 are punched in the ears 35 and 35 and these latter, when folded upward at right angles to the strip 34 serve the same purpose as pivot post I4 of Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the holes 36 and 36 serving to receive an arbor or rivet about which the helical coil of a spring element may turn. The ear formed at 31, when bent upward and otherwise suitably shaped, furnishes the equivalent of the pin stem catch l6 and the rectangular full cuts 38 and 39 are the equivalent of the slots 20 and 2|. Cuts M 41 41 and 41 serve to trim the end corners. Following the above, the ridges H and I2 with recess I3 may be shaped and then the ears 40 and 40 which extend in opposed directions, are bent away to allow placement of a bracing arm with prongs similar in general character to arm 22 and are thereupon severally clamped over and around such arm in a manner to positively secure it in position. It is not to be inferred from the foregoing that the inexpensive construction thus described is that which is always to be invoked. The body of the device of my invention may be cast or otherwise formed in base, semi-precious or precious metals, for example, and may be engraved, inlayed or jewelled to meet requirements. Nor is it contemplated, in all cases, to employ a holder construction formed exclusively in metal. In flower holders intended for attachment to the hair, for example, the material employed may be, at least partially, of a plastic molded type.

While I have, throughout the above, described the bracing arm or prong member 22 as an attachment to the recess 13, there will be times when it will be expedient to form this as an integral part of the body H). In such event it may take the form of more or less slender arms or extensions projecting outwardly from the lower edge ends of the recess, the material being bent or formed upwardly at the end regions and shaped to form the equivalent of prongs or nibs. Also, while my experiments and the results of practical use indicate the desirability of employing an integral helix, such as 11, in connection with the spring system, it will be understood that I do not intend to limit myself to the use of spring mechanism embodying such structure, as there are other types of spring fastening means which can be employed.

The preferred form of my invention, with modifications thereof, has been described. I wish it to be understood that I consider the means employed not only to be combinatively novel but, in so far as I am now advised, certain of the devices going to make up such means are new in less combinations than the whole while others are capable of individual use. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes may be made in the forms of apparatus disclosed without departing from the spirit of my invention.

I claim:

1. Apparatus of the class described comprising a body member with a centrally located recess therein positioned between ridges provided with slots and adapted to receive a portion of a flower bouquet and means for securingsaid body member to a garment, said means including a spring system including a pin stem and a lug stem engageable with said slots and adapted for full retraction so as to allow unobstructed access to said recess in the process of aflixing said bouquet to said body member.

2. In a flower holder, the combination with a body member shaped to provide a centrally located recessed portion positioned between ridges provided with slots and adapted to receive a stalk, of spring means including a resilient spring stem engageable with said slots for securing said body member to said stalk and to a garment.

3. In a flower holder, the combination with a body member shaped to provide a centrally located recessed region positioned between ridges provided with slots and adapted to receive a stalk, said body member having prongs in spaced relation to said recessed region, of means including a resilient pin stem engageable with said slots for securing said body member to a garment.

4. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a centrally located recessed portion adapted to receive one side of a flower stalk and spring means including a pin stem in combination with a catch for securing said body member to a garment, said spring means having integral therewith a resilient stem for applying pressure to the other side of said stalk.

5. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a recessed portion adapted to engage with a longitudinal region of a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges formed in said body member, extensions lateral to said body member at said recessed portion and terminating in prongs disposed for engagement with other longitudinal regions of said flower stalk, a pivoted spring system including a helical coil mounted upon said body member, said spring system terminating in a pin stem at one end and a stop lug at the other end, and a catch for said pin stem, said ridges having slots to permit free movement of said spring system for the purpose of securing saidflower holder to said stalk and to a garment.

6. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a recessed portion adapted to engage with a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges provided with slots formed in said body member, and a pivoted spring system engageable with said slots, said spring system embracing a pin stem at one end and a stop stem at the other end, said stop stem being disposed so as to apply a resilient pressure against said stalk for the purpose of retaining it in said recessed portion.

7. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a recessed portion adapted to engage with a longitudinal region of a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges provided with slots formed in said body member, extensions lateral to said body member at said recessed portion and terminating in prongs disposed for engagement with other longitudinal regions of said flower stalk, and a pivoted spring system embracing a pin stem at one end and a stop stem at the other end, said stop stem being disposed so as to apply a resilient pressure against said stalk for the purpose of retaining it in said recessed portion.

8. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a centrally located recessed portion adapted to engage with a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges provided with slots formed in said body member, and a pivoted spring system engageable with said slots, said spring system embracing a pin stem at one end and a stop lug at the other end, said stop lug being disposed so as to contact with said body member at a region within one of said slots.

9. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a centrally located recessed portion adapted to engage with a longitudinal region of a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges provided with slots formed in said body member, extensions lateral to and forming part of said body member and terminating in prongs disposed for engagement with other longitudinal regions of said flower stalk, and a pivoted spring system enbracing a pin stem at one end and a stop lug at the other end, said stop lug being disposed so as to be contactable with said body member at a region within one of said slots.

10. A flower holder comprising a body member having a centrally located recessed portion positioned between ridges provided with slots and adapted to receive a flower stalk, and a pivoted spring system including a helical coil mounted upon said body member, said spring system terminating in a pin stem at one end and a stop lug at the other end and being engageable with said slots for the purpose of securing said flower holder to said stalk and to a garment.

11. In a flower holder, the combination with a body member formed with a centrally located recessed portion adapted to receive a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges provided with slots, of a pivoted spring element coacting with said slots, said element comprising a stem for exerting pressure on said stalk and a stem for securing said body member to a garment.

12. A flower holder comprising a body member shaped to provide a recessed portion adapted to engage with a flower stalk, said recessed portion being positioned between ridges formed in said body member, a pivoted spring system including a helical coil mounted upon said body member, said spring, system terminating in a pin stem at one end and a stop lug at the other end, and a catch for said pin stem, said ridges having slots to permit free movement of said spring system for the purpose of seeming said flower holder to said stalk and to a garment.

FRANCIS MORGAN AN GLIM. 

